FLOW
CYTOMETRY
CORE
Located at the Houston Methodist Research Institute
in Houston, TX, the Flow Cytometry Core is staffed
by experienced research professionals and laboratory
technicians who provide training, instrumentation,
technical expertise and software for flow cytometric
analysis and cell sorting.
We offer comprehensive analyzer training, assistance
in the design of experimental protocols, and ongoing
consultation and support.
We look forward to serving you with customized
projects that will enhance your activities in a reliable
and timely manner.

FLOW CYTOMETRY EQUIPMENT
These instruments allow scientist to make very concise
measurements at the cellular level, evaluate a large number
of samples in a short time frame, and gather information
on very rare populations of cells.

The Flow Cytometry Core uses fluorescent probes, usually
labeled antibodies, to identify cells. Information about the
reative size and granularity of a cell is recorded and the
result is a visual presentation describing an individual
or group of cellular events. If needed, the cells or particles
can be separated by sorting and further analyzed.

• NIR
BD FACS AriaII - A six laser instrument with 355,
405, 488, 550, 635, and 785 nm excitation sources,
capable of 18 color analysis. This instrument is equipped
with an Forward Scatter PMT in addition to the FSC
photodiode. This instrument is capable of high speed
sorting, sample depending. Temperature controlled
sample and collection chambers with four-way and
single cell deposition are available.
• S
ORP BD FACS AriaII – A four laser instrument with 405,
488, 550, and 635 nm excitation sources capable of
13 color detection. This instrument is also capable
of high speed sorting, sample depending. Temperature
controlled sample and collection chambers with four-way
and single cell deposition are available.